Abstract: A particular vacuum tank construction is provided for a vacuum toilet assembly which mounts a vacuum pump, has great versatility and accessibility, and ensures optimized washing effect of water and waste into the vacuum tank. A tank inlet is located at the opposite end of the tank from a sump formed in the tank bottom, and an inlet fitting at the inlet is rotatable at least about 180.degree. about a vertical axis. Connected to a tank outlet is a dip tube assembly including a substantially rigid dip tube which has an oval shaped end termination opening which is above, but spaced from, the sump and positioned so that objects of a size that would harm the vacuum pump connected to the tank outlet cannot enter the dip tube. The tank is of plastic having a nominal wall thickness of about 5/16th inch, and no flat surface area is greater than about 80 square inches. The inlet is connected to a vacuum toilet, and the vacuum pump outlet is connected to a waste (holding) tank.

Abstract: A pool or water tank is provided with means for generating waves. Said means comprise one or more pipes (2), each of which is connected, at least at both ends, via a hole (8) in the wall of the pool or tank, to the pool or tank, wherein a piston or disc (5) which essentially closes off the cross-section of the pipe is fitted in one section of each of the pipes and a power source (6) is present in order to move the piston or disc backwards and forwards.

Abstract: The swimming pool cover system is used for removably covering any type of swimming pool and for preventing objects or persons from falling into the pool. It comprises a flexible cover sheet having an outer edge removably connectable to locations along the swimming pool periphery. For covering the pool, the outer edge of the sheet is connected to the pool periphery and a central portion of the sheet is connected to a tautening cable mounted on a boom member extending over the pool. The sheet is then suspended and tautened above the water surface. The cover system comprises a sheet bundle cable mounted on the boom member for bundling up the sheet above the water surface when the cover system is in an uncovering position. The swimming pool cover system is very advantageous over other swimming pool covers because it is very simple and rapidly installed or removed. It may be very easily bundled up and stored away when not in use.

Abstract: An improved utility tray and bathtub caddie has a support member for supporting a tray and book stand in the vicinity of a conventional bathtub. The tray or caddie comprises a book rest, a pivotal arm for supporting the book rest, a support member for pivotally supporting the pivotal arm and a securing apparatus for securing the support member to a fixture, such as a bathtub, a tile wall adjacent a bathtub or other suitable fixtures. The pivotal arm is supported for pivotal motion over a bathtub, such that the book rest may be conveniently positioned over a bather in a location in which the bather can easily access the book rest and/or view reading material held on the book rest. The pivotal arm may be pivoted to move the book rest toward one side of the bathtub so as to allow the bather to easily enter and exit the bathtub without disturbing items held on the book rest. Several embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A new Bath Water Retainer and Toy for diverting bath water back into the bath tub while providing entertainment to a bathing child, thereby preventing water damage to the floor surrounding the bath tub. The device includes a first L-shaped member which removably couples to a bath tube edge, a water retaining wall along the edge of the first L-shaped member and projecting orthogonally, a second L-shaped member pivotally secured to the first L-shaped member providing a ledge within the interior portion of the bath tub for the child to place toys upon, a water collecting tray which captures water from the first L-shaped member and dispenses it through a water outlet nozzle in a stream, and at least one water wheel secured to the vertical portion of the second L-shaped member which receives the stream of water and rotates providing entertainment to the bathing child.

Abstract: A work station comprising a support unit which includes a liquid collection surface with a drain outlet, and which provides a support surface; at least at least one work facility, such as a sink or a drainage surface, mounted removably in the support unit on the support surface, the work facility having a drain outlet through which liquid can drain from the work facility onto the collection surface of the support unit, for collection for the drain outlet provided therein.

Abstract: A convertible furniture frame assembly (8) having a stationary base assembly (12) that supports at least one retractable supporting means (14, 16). This supporting means (14, 16) is used to support retractable furniture components (10a, 10b) as they are raised and lowered. The invention further incorporates at least one generally horizontal self standing support means (18) to stabilize the furniture frame assembly (8) and at least one torsion system (20, 20') that aids users in raising and lowering the furniture components (10a, 10b). The user is also aided by a self-energizing latching means (28) that automatically latches the retractable supporting means (14, 16) in its lowered position. The user is further convenienced by a retaining means that prevents loose articles on the furniture components (10a, 10b) from sliding into the base assembly (12) during retraction.

Abstract: A bedskirt assembly made up of a non-slip grip deck made from non-slip fabric with releasable fasteners. The grip deck is installed between the mattress and box springs of the bed and stabilizes the location of the mattress relative to the box springs and provides for easy attachment of segments of skirting, in one panel or several panels. The position of the panels is adjustable for height and length and to suit individual bedframes. The skirt panels can be quickly and easily removed and replaced without having to remove the mattress from the box springs.

Abstract: A patient support system comprises an operating table, a patient transporter and a table top that can be moved from the transporter to the pedestal of the table. A platform at the top of the pedestal has a lateral hinge and two hydraulically-operated locks located at the hinge, which engage with the table top. The table top carries four secondary locks that are operated by actuators in the platform to cause the locks to engage or disengage the transporter. Lock sensors cause the platform to move when they detect incomplete engagement of the locks.

Abstract: A lift column suitable for use in a patient rest or operating table, or for industrial applications, is disclosed. The lift column is a simple compact structure without service members or other elements extending laterally beyond the confines of the lift column. The maximum travel of the lift column is greater than the structural height of the column. Furthermore, the patient rest or operating table can be swung about two horizontal axes which are perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mattress, particularly an air mattress. It comprises a bottom element (1) and a number of elongated, bag-like mattress elements (2), which may be inflated with gas such as air and are adjacently attached in the bottom element (1) of the mattress, transversally to the lengthwise direction (D--D) of the mattress and in such a fashion that they form, when inflated with gas, loop-like members, resembling an overturned U-shape or the like in cross-section, and extending outwards from the bottom element. The mattress may also comprise a number of second elongated, air-inflatable or similar resilient bag-like mattress elements. In that case, the first mattress element is arranged to encompass, at least partly, the second mattress element.

Abstract: An innerspring construction comprises a first elongate string of pocketed coil springs with each coil having a longitudinal axis lying in a first plane and a first elongate tube of fabric having first transverse seams spaced along the length of the tube to define individual coil spring pockets. The tube is alternately bent proximate the first seams such that every other first seam lies on the same side of the first plane. A second elongate string of pocketed coils in which each coil has a longitudinal axis lying in a second plane has a second elongate tube of fabric with second transverse seams spaced along the length of the tube to define individual coil pockets. The second elongate string is attached to the first elongate string by bonds formed between circumferentially abutting surfaces on the coil pockets of the first and second tubes of fabric. The resulting construction provides for reduced tendency for leaning coils and permits greater innerspring firmness for a given coil wire diameter.

Abstract: A utensil is adapted to be held by a user and manipulated by the user's hand to operate on a workpiece. One feature of the utensil enables the user to gain mechanical advantage when locking and unlocking key-operated locking mechanisms by displacing a key from its stowed state to its extended state. Other features include a letter opener, a cap remover, and an abrasive element.

Abstract: An improved jet dyeing apparatus is provided which enables the user to dye either lightweight or relatively heavy weight fabrics in the same apparatus with improved efficiency and product quality. The apparatus includes a fabric plaiting mechanism mounted to the exit end of a transport tube and a downwardly directed outlet nozzle. The outlet nozzle further includes dye liquor bypass means for withdrawing a portion of the dye liquor outside the primary path of travel of the fabric as the fabric is deposited into the liquid treatment chamber of the apparatus and provision is also made for removing a portion of the liquid from the jet dyeing apparatus and for recycling a portion of the liquid to the suction side of the main recirculating pump. By virtue of this arrangement an improved high efficiency rinse cycle is enabled in accordance with the related method which is also disclosed.

Abstract: An edge-of-dock leveler incorporating an inflatable lift bag. The leveler includes a frame mounted on the front face of the dock and the rear edge of a deck plate is hinged to the frame, while a lip is hinged to the forward edge of the deck plate. In the storage position, the deck plate is generally horizontal while the lip hangs downwardly in a pendant position. The frame includes a fixed pressure member and a movable pressure member is hinged to an edge of the fixed pressure member. A link interconnects the movable pressure member with the deck plate. An inflatable, flexible bag is located between the pressure members and by inflating the bag, the deck plate is pivoted from the horizontal position to the substantially vertical position. By deflating the bag, the deck plate will descend by gravity and the forward edge of the lip will move in a generally curved path into engagement with the bed of a truck parked in front of the loading dock.

Abstract: An apparatus for regenerating a recording medium has a feeder which feeds a recording medium, a transporter which transports the recording medium, an immersion bath for containing a cleaning liquid for swelling prints and immersing the recording medium in the cleaning liquid, a print remover which removes the prints by subjecting the surface of the recording medium to a physical treatment, and a fluidizing structure for fluidizing the cleaning liquid in a direction opposite to a direction in which the recording medium is transported in the immersion bath.

Abstract: A vehicle-mountable push broom has a generally horizontal frame provided with a plurality of transverse downwardly-opening generally C-shaped channels, and a plurality of removable bristle strips positionable one in each channel. Each strip has a holder specifically configured to be accommodated within the channel, and a plurality of bristles mounted in and extending downwardly from the holder. The strips are loosely held within the channels, such that the holders are permitted to rock within the channels, for example through an angle generally in the range of 10 to 20 degrees.

Abstract: A baby bottle brush which near a bottom part of the shaft the main brush is bent to generally conform to the shape of the interior of a baby bottle. A secondary brush or a rod is also affixed to the handle of the brush. The secondary brush or rod holds the main brush against the surface of the bottle. The secondary brush and the rod may be used together. The handle is angled to facilitate a circular cleaning motion. A distal end of the handle includes a hook. The brush may be used on bottles other than baby bottles.

Abstract: The rear part of a motor vehicle includes a rear window and a screen wiping apparatus for the rear window, comprising an electrical drive motor unit arranged inside the vehicle and having a drive shaft which projects out of the vehicle. The drive shaft extends through a bearing bush which is fitted in a hole formed through either the rear window or an adjacent portion of the vehicle body-work. A shouldered mounting bush is also fitted in this hole, around the bearing bush. The bearing bush has a threaded portion projecting externally, and the drive motor unit is secured to the vehicle by means of a nut which is tightened on this threaded portion. A rear light, typically a stop light arranged inside the vehicle so as to shine through the rear window, is secured on the screen wiping apparatus.

Abstract: The invention proposes a windscreen wiper device of the type comprising a rotating motor shaft (12) and a driving head (10) on which a windscreen wiper arm is articulated, and of the type comprising coupling means between the driving head (10) and the free end (28) of the motor shaft (12) which is mounted in a seat (22, 24) formed in the driving head (10), which comprise rotational coupling means by cooperation of shapes (42) and axial clamping means (38, 56) comprising a unit of the screw-nut type, characterised in that the seat (22) comprises a radial stop surface (23) which cooperates with a radial bearing surface (36) of the motor shaft (12) in order to define a precise axial position of the driving head (10) in relation to the motor shaft (12).

Abstract: Wiper device includes an arm system composed of an arm head, arm retainer and an arm piece that are connected together. The arm system has a movable portion which is capable of moving a wiping direction. A rubber vibration damper is disposed at the movable portion which is formed, for example, between the arm retainer and the arm piece of the arm system. When the wiper device is operating, an exciting force produced between the surface of a windshield and a wiper blade is transmitted to the arm piece and tends to oscillate the arm piece in the wiping direction about the movable portion. In this instance, the rubber vibration damper elastically deforms and dampens the vibrational force applied to the movable portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for collecting debris including grass cuttings, vegetation, fallen leaves and other rubbish frequently encountered on gardens, public highways and parklands. In particular, the apparatus for collecting debris from a surface includes a collection duct having a mouth for receiving debris and an outlet through which debris is discharged into a receptacle, an impeller for establishing a flow of pressure air along the duct for collecting and conveying entrained debris therealong from the mouth to the outlet of the collection duct to the receptacle, and a cutting chamber including a cutting blade or cutting line disposed within the cutting chamber for reducing the size of at least a portion of the collected debris to be discharged into the receptacle.

Abstract: A suction tube mounted with an auxiliary brush of a vacuum cleaner separates coupled extension pipes from each other while projecting the auxiliary brush from the suction tube, and couples the extension pipes with each other while retreating the auxiliary brush from the preceding end of the suction tube which includes the first extension pipe, second extension pipe and auxiliary brush slidably mounted to the outer periphery of the first extension pipe in the lengthwise direction. The auxiliary brush is biased toward the front side of the first extension pipe by a biasing member and retreats toward the rear side of the first extension pipe by a retracting member.

Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door on a frame of an article of furniture includes a mounting plate mountable to the frame, a hinge arm mounted on the mounting plate, and a hinge case mountable to the door end connected to the hinge arm by at least one hinge axle. The mounting plate is fastenable to the frame by at least one fastening screw. The mounting plate is provided with a key hole or a T-shaped hole having a broad first part and a narrow second part. An adjustment screw is mounted in a female thread of the hinge arm and has a head part and a neck part, the neck part being of smaller diameter than a threaded part of the screw. The width of the broad first part of the hole is broader than the diameter of the head part of the adjustment screw and the width of the narrow second part of the hole is less than the diameter of the head part and of the threaded part. The neck part of the adjustment screw is held in the narrow second part of the hole, and the head part abuts a rear side of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A method of processing and depositing sliver includes the following steps: drafting the running sliver in a drawing frame; forwarding the sliver by the drawing frame to a coiler head having a sliver outlet; depositing the sliver by the coiler head into a coiler can located underneath the coiler head; replacing a coiler can filled with sliver with an empty coiler can; and rupturing the sliver during the replacing step. To obtain the desired rupture of the sliver, the draft of the running sliver is increased in the drawing frame to such an extent as to provide a location of reduced thickness in the running sliver. Thereupon the filled can is moved away from under the coiler head when the location of reduced thickness in the running sliver is situated in a zone of the sliver outlet of the coiler head.

Abstract: A cable tie includes a head having an elongate passage therethrough and a strap insertable into the head. The head includes a metallic barb supported therein which extends into the passage for locking engagement with the strap. The barb includes a portion embedded into the head and a portion extending therefrom. A cable tie exhibiting high withdrawal or pull-out strength with low strap insertion force is obtained by significantly increasing the length of the unembedded portion of the barb with respect to both the embedded portion and the thickness of the strap.

Abstract: A spring-loaded paper clip has a pair of plate elements which are hingedly connected together and which are provided with raised projections to improve gripping force so that the clip can hold large quantities of paper together without slipping or shifting.

Abstract: A plastic device for detachably covering and concealing a button employs a first horizontal plate having at least one opening therein. A second horizontal plate spaced from the first plate is secured to one end of a hollow cylinder having opposite open ends and closes same. A living hinge integrally secures a portion of the periphery of the other open end of the cylinder to a peripheral portion of the first plate. The device has an open position at which the other end of the cylinder is out of engagement with the first plate and has a closed position at which said other end of the cylinder is in mating engagement with the first plate. The cylinder and the first plate are provided with detachable locking engagement means which are spaced apart when the device is in the open position and which are disposed in locking engagement when the device is in closed position.

Abstract: A cord closure having a housing with an open end, a surrounding side wall and a closed end which forms a cavity for receiving a plunger. The plunger has a body with a throughhole alignable with holes formed through opposing sides of the housing and a stem extending from a shoulder portion of the body with a resilient retaining member on a distal end portion of the stem. A bias spring is disposed about the stem of the plunger and is releasably retained in compression on the plunger between the shoulder portion of the body and the resilient retaining member. At least a portion of the body and the stem of the plunger are reciprocally disposable in the cavity so that the throughhole of the plunger is alignable with the hole formed through opposing sides of the housing to permit threading of a cord through the aligned holes of the cord closure without the bias spring urging the plunger away from the housing.

Abstract: An overall buckle in which the swingable flap has a detent locking the flap in its closed position so that inadvertent opening is prevented. The teeth of the flap cooperate with counterteeth on the frame so that transversely, the strap has an undulating pattern when clamped. The strap passes through the buckle in an undulating pattern as well.

Abstract: In a slider for a slide fastener, front and rear attachment lugs are arranged on the upper surface of an upper wing of a slider body, each having a horizontal insertion hole and an arcuate guide surface contiguous to the insertion hole. A pull tab retaining bar has a length so as to bridge over the front and rear attachment lugs and has a pair of taper legs one on each end. For assembly, with a pintle of a pull tab placed between the two attachment lugs, the legs are forced into the insertion holes along the guide surfaces as they deform prastically, securing the pull tab retaining bar to the attachment lugs. Accordingly, the pull tab retaining bar can be attached to the slider body simply by pressing from the upper side, thus facilitating automatic assembling.

Abstract: A clamp made of plastic for clamping sheet-like objects. To easily clamp objects manually over the longest possible clamping line with the strongest possible clamping force, the present invention provides two mounting sites for two clamping levers. The mounting sites are parallel to the clamping line, are located at spaced locations from one another, and are connected to one another in an articulated manner. A U-shaped spring includes legs which are spring-tensioned against the clamping jaws of the clamping levers.

Abstract: An apparatus for inserting the legs of an L-shaped corner member into corresponding channels of elongated flange members used in an assembly for connecting the adjacent ends of sheet metal ducts. The apparatus, in a preferred form, comprises a base member that is adapted to receive a first flange member in a receiving position. A first corner positioning member is attached to the base member and is adapted to position a leg of an L-shaped corner member in confronting relationship with the channel of a first flange member. First insertion apparatus is attached to the positioning member for selectively inserting the positioned leg into the channel of the first flange member a predetermined distance. A second corner positioning member is attached to the base member for orienting an end of a second flange member in confronting relationship with respect to the other leg of the L-shaped corner member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrowhead extraction tool having an axial thrust mechanism coupled with a leverage plate, and a means for attaching which will couple with a lodged arrowhead embedded in an object. In operation, the present invention engages a lodged arrowhead by means of attaching, and upon rotation of axial thrust members, the leverage plate correspondingly moves in a reverse axial direction away from the object (such as a tree) for the removal of the lodged arrowhead. When the arrowhead is completely dislodged from the object, it can be disengaged from the means for attaching, and if desired, the hunter can continue to use the previously lodged arrowhead.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for processing a brake element having a frame supporting a fixture for locating a brake element. The brake element has an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface. The fixture has a first surface to engage the inner concave surface. A clamp arrangement removably clamps the brake element to the fixture which has a plurality of rivet extraction elements, each being arranged to align with a corresponding rivet in the brake element. The fixture has a second surface and a cam element is provided with a cam surface adjacent to the second surface and the rivet extraction elements are arranged to engage the cam means at the second surface.

Abstract: Snap-on bead assemblies for providing blocking walls for the attachment of connectors, and more particularly quick connectors, are disclosed as comprising an open-ended ring member having an outer surface, an inner surface and two extending flanges. The ring members are formed of a resilient material, such as high gauge steel, which allows the ring members to be expanded and positioned over a tubular conduit. In a first embodiment, the flanges (16a) and (16b) project downwardly and embed within depressions (34) formed upon outer surface (32) of the conduit (30) to lock the ring member (10) onto the conduit. In the second embodiment, the flanges (116a) and (116b) project upwardly and the inner surface (112) of the ring member (110) is positioned within a depression (134) formed on the surface (132) of the conduit (130) which locks the ring member (110) onto the conduit (130).

Abstract: A method and apparatus which provides for holding a closure that has threads stationary and rotating the container about its longitudinal axis to apply the closure on the container. Preferably the closure and container are in inverted position. The method of cutting provides for holding the container and closure in inverted positioned, gripping the container and moving a knife transversely of the longitudinal axis of the container to sever the bottom from the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a clinch joint in overlapping sheets of deformable material and the related method is disclosed. The apparatus includes a die assembly which cooperates with a punch. The die assembly includes an elongated mandrel having an anvil projecting axially from one end for deforming the sheets of material squeezed between the anvil and the punch. The mandrel is larger than the anvil to define a shoulder thereabout generally perpendicular to the die axis. An expandable die button is coaxially aligned upon the mandrel and is provided with a base ring encircling the mandrel and a plurality of die segments. The die segments each have a head portion and a leaf portion extending between the head and the base ring.

Abstract: A chisel and a method of manufacturing a durable chisel. An axial hole is formed in a chisel so that the hole is open at the chisel tip. Non-metallic powder is then supplied into the axial hole. A core member made of cemented carbide or other material harder than the chisel body is then press-fitted into the axial hole. By inserting the core member into the hole, the non-metallic powder flows so as to fill up any space between the rear end face of the core member and the closed end of the axial hole.

Abstract: A method of upsetting a rivet, having a headed end and a nose end, in a countersunk hole in a workpiece using an electromagnetic riveting machine having two opposed drivers, one at each end of the rivet. The rivet is upset by impelling the drivers in the electromagnetic riveter against each end of the rivet to upset the tail of the rivet into a button, and expand the shank on the rivet within the hole in the workpiece. The force exerted by the driver at the headed end of the rivet is distributed in a broader, lower time/force curve than the force distribution exerted by the driver at the nose end of the rivet, so the force on the headed end driver is lower than the force on the tail end driver to prevent dimpling of the workpiece, and the greater force on the tail end driver imparts a certain momentum to begin upsetting the tail end of the rivet, while the force exerted by the headed end driver increases sufficiently to upset the rivet shank in the vicinity of the rivet head.

Abstract: A toolhead assembly for a machine tool generally consisting of a housing supportable on the machine tool and having at least one elongated bore therein, a liner formed of a structural polymer material disposed in the bore, adhesively secured to the housing and having a cylindrical inner wall surface, a spindle shaft journal in the housing and disposed coaxially in the liner for axial displacement therein, the spindle shaft having a head section rigidly mounted on the spindle shaft and engagable in sliding relation to the liner inner wall to provide fluid chambers on either side thereof, means for injecting fluid under pressure selectively into the chambers for axially displacing the spindle shaft, means for spinning the spindle shaft about its axis and means for securing a tool bit to the spindle shaft.

Abstract: In very high speed adiabatic face milling machines whose operation provides a highly efficient machining process suitable for production manufacturing conditions, it is essential that appropriate fixturing is utilized to position and support the workpiece in order to induce added rigidity to the workpiece while reliably clamping and dampening each workpiece to enable machining to withstand small flatness tolerances. Accordingly, primary rests are spaced apart relative to one another to ensure that a stable platform is provided for each workpiece. Force inducement devices are strategically positioned along peripheral edges of the workpiece to selectively deflect the workpiece and thereby significantly add rigidity to the workpiece to better withstand the cutting forces associated with the milling operation.

Abstract: A tube puller, also called a traveler, removes tubes from the tube sheet of a heat exchanger for replacement. The tubes must first be broken free from the tube sheet and moved several inches by another device not associated with the traveler. The traveler includes a frame mounting a hydraulic motor. Inside the frame, a single driver mounted on the shaft of the motor is a wheel having a toothed circumference. The teeth of the driver engage one side of the tube to be removed. An unpowered idler is positioned on the opposite side of the tube from the driver. An actuator may move the idler selectively toward and away from the driver for altering the nip between the driver and idler to initially receive the tube. The actuator then presses the idler against the opposite side of the tube, holding the tube against the driver, but has no power to advance the tube longitudinally. Together, the idler and driver apply lateral forces that tend to deform the tube and may crush the tube completely as it is pulled.

Abstract: A method for making helicopter rotor blades includes wrapping a prepreg strap around the conical or cylindrical outboard end of each weight segment. The weight segment is then placed in the rotor blade spar and goes through the spar cure cycle with it. Primary retention is provided by adhesive bonding between the weight and the spar. Secondary retention is by hoop tension in the strap, acting through interlaminar shears at the co-cured interface with the spar.

Abstract: The main body of an alloy for a gas-turbine blade has an outer surface which has concave portions (10) except around through holes (4) allowing a cooling fluid to pass. The concave portions (10) hold a heat-shielding coating made of an inner bonding layer and an outer ceramic layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a roller therapeutic appliance and the method of fabricating it.This invention is a roller therapeutic appliance in which a pressure roller composed of elastic material is rotatably disposed in a center portion of an operational axis having grips at both ends, and characterized in that an annular magnetic field generating source is embedded along an outer periphery of the pressure roller, which contacts with a human body.According to the invention, the pressure roller is applied and rotated with pressure on a diseased part of the patient, then, not only pressing force due to the pressure roller but also a magnetic field due to the magnetic field generating source embedded in the pressure roller act on the diseased part, thereby both a massaging effect and a magnetic therapeutic effect can be obtained.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for positioning a wing panel or other member for riveting or conducting other operations thereon. The member is loaded at floor level on a plurality of hydraulic cylinders spaced over the length thereof and raised to a position for conducting the operations thereon. The hydraulic fluid flow to and from the hydraulic cylinders is controlled to synchronize the movements of the cylinder piston rods so that each of the piston rods bears its share of the load throughout raising and lowering of the member. The cylinders are also individually operated to accommodate passage of riveting machine heads or other tooling relative to the member.

Abstract: A unique, highly effective, electric dry shaver incorporating rotary cutting blades for use by women to effectively, conveniently, and comfortably shave both legs and underarms is achieved by incorporating a blade guard removably mountable to the electric shaver for partially blocking the rotary cutting blades while also smoothing and/or stretching the soft underarm skin. By employing the rotary cutting blade guard of the present invention, the soft, pliable skin typically found in underarms is comfortably smoothed, spread, and/or stretched to prevent any cutting or pinching of the skin by the blades. As a result, a close, comfortable shave is attained, with all of the hair being completed cut, regardless of the contours of the skin surface or the soft, pliable nature of the skin. Furthermore, when the legs are to be shaven, the blade guard is removed thereby fully exposing the side walls of the slotted outer cutter so it can be used in its entirety.

Abstract: A butter pat dispenser including a rectangular box-like container having a U-shaped cover and a rectangular plate-like member. An end wall closes the first end of the container and the second end defines an opening. In one embodiment, the first end of the plate is pivotally mounted to the side walls defined by the legs of the cover. In another embodiment, side edge portions of the plate are received in longitudinally extending grooves in the interior surface of each of the side walls. A driver and a pusher provide means for advancing an end of the stick of butter out of the opening for slicing. The pusher comprises a pusher member disposed in the container and a nut or threaded sleeve disposed exteriorly to the container. The driver comprises a drive rod which is rotatably mounted to the top wall of the container and a knurled knob which is rotatably mounted to the end wall of the container. One end of the drive rod extends into a cavity in the knob.

Abstract: A folding knife has a knife body and at least two blades pivotably mounted to the knife body. The blades are independently movable between a closed position within the knife body and an open position extended from the knife body. The blades are locked in the open position and released from the locking with a single hand of the user. The knife includes a blade selector feature which allows the user to select which blade is to be opened by rolling the knife about the knife longitudinal axis in the single hand of the user, and tactile coding so that the user can identify the position of the knife from its feel in the hand.